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egregiam operam (multum, plus etc. operae) dare alicui reito expend great labour on a thing.Rate it:

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emotional crippleA person who has been rendered indecisive, alienated, uncaring, confused, or helpless in conjunction with experiencing debilitating emotions, such as worry, fear, panic, despair, etc.Rate it:

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en brutoQue incluye el peso del líquido, del recipiente que lo contiene, etc.Rate it:

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escurrir el bultoRehuir, evitar, eludir o esquivar algo que no se desea, como un riesgo, una dificultad, un trabajo, un compromiso, etc. Escaquearse, escurrirse.Rate it:

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et uxor"and the wife" or "and his wife". It is often used in the context of a legal document to include a man's wife in whatever obligation, ownership, etc. the document spells out.Rate it:

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etc.And so on: used to note that the rest of a list or piece of information has been left out on the assumption that it is similar or already known.Rate it:

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face valueThe amount or value listed on a bill, note, stamp, etc.; the stated value or amount.Rate it:

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fair gameA game that is fair, that does not involve cheating etc.Rate it:

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fall from graceThe loss of one's current social position, prestige, status, power, etc.Rate it:

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fall on deaf earsOf a request, complaint, etc, to be ignored.Rate it:

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false alarmA thing or occurrence which initially causes fear, distress, etc. but which is subsequently recognized as being no cause for concern.Rate it:

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fan de putainMarque emphatiquement la surprise, le dépit, la colère, l’indignation, l’admiration, etc.Rate it:

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feeding frenzyA voracious competition among would-be purchasers, etc. for limited resources.Rate it:

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fight one's cornerTo vigorously promote or defend one's interests, views, etc.Rate it:

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fire in the bellyThe emotional stamina and vigor, passion, or inner drive to achieve something, to take action, etc.Rate it:

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flight of fancyAn idea, narrative, suggestion, etc. which is extremely imaginative and which appears to be entirely unrealistic, untrue, or impractical; thinking which is very speculative.Rate it:

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floor itto move (run, ride etc.) at full speedRate it:

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fly-by-nightThis expression has broadened to mean any of these: A person or business that appears and disappears rapidly; Someone who departs or flees at night in order to avoid creditors, law enforcement etc. A dishonest or unreliable person selling something to make a quick profit A transient or traveling salesmen or businessmen, tradesmen; A business that appears to have little or no chance of successRate it:

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foul-upfoul-up, has myriad meanings: goof-up, mess-up, turn out high percentage rejects, commit or cause damage, fail to follow safety regulations, fail to supervise, or orient workers properly etc.Rate it:

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fount of wisdom/knowledgeBoundless source of information; expert level Various other nouns are interchangeable with ‘wisdom’ or ‘knowledge’ to modify status as a ’fount of,‘ or ‘being a wealth of’ something E.g. fount of courage, fount of compassion, fount of indecision, etc.Rate it:

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freeze upTo stop or be stopped due to attentiveness, fear, surprise, etc.Rate it:

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front runnerThe most likely winners in a contest, election, etc.Rate it:

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fuego forestalFuego que consume campos, bosques, selvas, etc.Rate it:

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full of oneselfEgotistical, believing oneself to be superior to others; preoccupied with one's own work, interests, point of view, etc.Rate it:

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get one's act togetherTo become serious, organized, worthwhile, etc.Rate it:

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get out while the getting's goodTo sell all or part of one's holdings in stocks, real estate, a business, etc. while conditions are good, particularly in anticipation of a drop in prices.Rate it:

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get through one's headTo come to terms with a fact, a state of affairs, etc. that one was previously unable or refusing to accept.Rate it:

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gin upStir up, stimulate, enliven, etc.Rate it:

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ginger upTo make something more interesting, fun, lively etc.Rate it:

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give awayTo concede an advantage in weight, time, height etc.Rate it:

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give backTo return, restore (a thing to its original owner or location etc.).Rate it:

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give meform of words used as a request by a telephone-user to be connected with a specified person, number, etc.Rate it:

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give one's head a shakeTo reassess the common sense of one's behaviour, ideas, etc.Rate it:

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go out the windowTo vanish or cease, especially due to lack of care, attention, etc.; to be discarded, disregarded, or ignored.Rate it:

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go to groundTo escape into a burrow, hole, etc. when being hunted.Rate it:

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grab bagA gift, purchase, etc. whose contents are concealed until after a selection is made.Rate it:

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guardar el bultoRehuir, evitar, eludir o esquivar algo que no se desea, como un riesgo, una dificultad, un trabajo, un compromiso, etc. Escaquearse, escurrirse.Rate it:

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guts outTo persevere through; to complete in spite of pain, etc.Rate it:

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hacer sonarPor extensión, vencer en una disputa, discusión, juicio, etc.Rate it:

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half a loaf is better than nonePossession or attainment of a partial object, achievement, result, etc is preferable to having no object, achievement, or result at all.Rate it:

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hard nut to crackA situation, person, group, etc. which is difficult to overcome or deal with.Rate it:

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hard nut to crackA place, opportunity, etc. to which it is difficult to gain entry.Rate it:

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have one's act togetherTo be serious, organized, worthwhile, etc.Rate it:

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hell weekThe week during which new members are required to undergo undignified rites of initiation or gruelling discipline in order to be accepted into a fraternity, sorority, secret society, military group, etc.Rate it:

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hit itStart performing; start playing a song, etc.Rate it:

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hit onTo flirt with; to approach and speak to (someone), seeking romance, love, sex, etc.Rate it:

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hit one's strideTo reach a full level of efficiency, competence, comfort, etc.; to get going.Rate it:

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hoja de afeitarPequeño y delgado rectángulo de metal con dos bordes muy filosos que se usa principalmente para afeitarse la barba, aunque tiene otros usos como cortarse el cabello, afeitarse las piernas, sacar punta a un lápiz, etc.Rate it:

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hold a candleTo compare; to be even remotely of the same quality, skill, etc. as another.Rate it:

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hold courtTo serve as the principal discussant or center of attention in an informal gathering of friends, associates, etc.Rate it:

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